WNBL sale a two-horse race as it reaches ‘pointy end’
The historically critical sale of Australia’s oldest women’s sporting competition will soon reach its climax as potential buyers are suiting up to take over the WNBL.
The historically critical sale of Australia’s oldest women’s sporting competition will soon reach its climax as potential buyers are suiting up to take over the WNBL.
With Perth being locked in to just a one year deal for basketball’s collaborative extravaganza, HoopsFest, the door has been left wide open for the event to travel annually, Super Bowl style.
Following the buzz of the AFL’s Gather and NRL’s Magic Rounds, basketball is set for a festival of its own as Basketball Australia and the NBL announce ‘HoopsFest’ set for WA.
A WNBL championship winning coach is moving closer to being appointed as Geelong United’s senior mentor and two high profile players are being targeted.
Australians are coaching and playing in the toughest basketball leagues around the world providing the hosts with a valuable edge in the FIBA Women’s World Cup.
Regarded as the best Australian basketballer of all time, Lauren Jackson’s comeback hasn’t gone unnoticed, with the world wary of her likely influence at the FIBA Women’s World Cup.
When Liz Cambage unleashed her Las Vegas racial verbal barrage Opals star Ezi Magbegor remained silent, but now the Nigerian Australian is not afraid to make some noise.
Liz Cambage left a big hole in the Opals World Cup hopes but the comeback of Lauren Jackson has completed the front court puzzle.
The Opals are in a strong place ahead of this month’s World Cup in Sydney thanks to some frank discussions about the team’s culture.
The Opals are well placed for success at the World Cup in Sydney with Tess Madgen as captain, according to Australian great Michele Timms.
The rapid growth of women’s football has Women’s World Cup organisers bullish and planning for a huge influx of international visitors beyond initial expectations.
A key player in Australia’s FIBA World Cup campaign is using social media to remain connected with Opals teammates as the countdown begins to the tournament in Sydney this month.
Droughts will be broken and champions crowned when the NBL1 Central basketball grand finals are played out on Saturday. See our full preview and players to watch ahead of the action.
One of Australia’s all-time great sporting identities has become the second star athlete this week to appear alongside an Aussie politician.
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